CODA Holdings (Los Angeles, CA) – CODA’s philosophy is to bring the electric car to the people by creating an attractive, mid-sized, affordable vehicle.

To achieve this, they develop their own drive systems, electric transfer modules and electric propulsion units.

Key to their technology is a proprietary thermal management system for the massive battery array needed for an electric vehicle.

Coupled with the battery management technology, their sedans are able to drive over 130 miles on a single-charge. This helps eliminate the consumers “brick” fear where an electric vehicle runs out of charge before reaching its destination or charging station.

Credit: GammaMedica

Gamma Medica (Northridge, CA) – This privately held company develops and manufactures imaging systems for healthcare.

This patented technology can increase water production by up to 70% over the current methods, while reducing energy use by 20%. NanoH2O CEO Jeff Green was recognized for his company’s ability to bring purified water to areas such as the Cayman Islands and to Chile.

Multi-Screen Viewing – Credit: Oblong

Oblong Industries (Los Angeles, CA) – Oblong has the vision of transforming the way we work create and collaborate by enabling a single device to be shared across many screens and places.

Their technology will also allow individuals to combine all their various screens and devices into unified environment.

The various are limitless as to how individuals and groups, in a single location or spread across the globe, can use multiple platforms and devices to interact.

Ocular Pump – Credit: Replenish

Replenish (Pasadena, CA) – As its name signifies, Replenish develops implantable drug pumps which can be refilled periodically to allow patients to have a continues supply of medication as needed.

The pumps are programmable to dispense precise dosages of drugs hourly, daily, weekly or monthly as needed. The 7 year lifespan of the implanted pump means that patients no longer have to endure syringe injections over a course of treatment.

And for the medical providers, they are ensured that patients are getting the prescribed medications in the correct amount at the appropriate interval.